Games Like 8-Bit Armies

From the team that brought you 8-Bit Armies comes a new fantasy RTS as fast-paced and friendly as the original! 8-BIT HORDES is a colorful strategy-arcade game that is easy to learn for players of all skill levels. Collect resources, build up and defend your base, amass your army of orcs or humans and ultimately crush your opponents!

Why similar: RTS 35.2%, Strategy 29.4%, Voxel 10.8% ★, Simulation 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a direct sibling to the seed game, sharing the same voxel art style and accessible RTS mechanics but with a fantasy theme.

8-Bit Invaders! is a fast-paced, retro Real-Time Strategy game for the PC. Control the military might of the Galactic Marine Corps or Invade with the devastating power of the Cranioids! Mine, Build, and Fight your way to victory! Conquering the Multiverse was never so easy.

Why similar: RTS 28.9%, Strategy 18.6%, Voxel 11.8% ★, Simulation 9.3%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Another direct entry in the series, offering the same fast-paced, blocky gameplay with a sci-fi aesthetic.

{{An RTS inspired by the classics of the past!}} Making up for it's subpar retro graphics with fun gameplay and modern multi-threaded tech enabling huge battles to run smooth... Featuring singleplayer challenges, skirmish, sandbox, 10-player multiplayer & workshop modding.

Why similar: RTS 49.8%, Strategy 18.7%, Base Building 10.9%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie gem that perfectly captures the fast-paced, classic RTS feel with a focus on massive unit counts and base building.

Unleash voxel warfare in 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far. Lead a modern military, build bases, unlock units, and attack in all-out war. Engage on land, sea and air in over two dozen missions, online skirmishes, or co-op. Easy to learn, a challenge to master.

Why similar: RTS 40.2%, Voxel 26.7% ★, Strategy 18.3%, Base Building 13.8%, Action 1%

Why You'll Like It: The modern evolution of the series, expanding on the core mechanics with more depth and improved visuals.

Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.

Why similar: RTS 44.2%, Strategy 23.9%, Base Building 13.2%, Multiplayer 7%, War 6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive foundation for the gameplay style found in 8-Bit Armies, offering the classic experience that inspired the genre.

Customize your unique faction in a new take on real-time strategy as you fight in a variety of skirmish, solo, and multiplayer battles. You are not only a commander, but also an engineer – so you have ultimate control over your faction’s units, factories, superweapons and economy.

Why similar: RTS 52.5%, Strategy 25.4%, Simulation 12%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Petroglyph, this game allows for deep unit customization while maintaining the accessible RTS flow of the seed game.

Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

Why similar: RTS 58.3%, Strategy 26.8%, Base Building 7.1%, Multiplayer 3.8%, War 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern homage to the classic C&C style, providing the same base-building and unit-production loops in a contemporary engine.

Lead the revolution with an army of flamethrowing Boars, mustard gas-lobbing Skunks, and paratrooper-puking Owls. Tooth and Tail is a Real-Time-Strategy game featuring Single Player, Online Competitive Play, Split Screen, Replays, and more. Build a base, lead your army, eat your enemies!

Why similar: RTS 46.2%, Strategy 25%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined, controller-friendly RTS that focuses on fast matches and simplified base management, much like 8-Bit Armies.

The world erupts in conflict as Soviet forces invade American soil in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2. You are the Supreme Commander. Arm yourself to the teeth with top-secret technologies and lead the Soviet or Allied troops to victory.

Why similar: RTS 50%, Strategy 25.5%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Base Building 8%, Great Soundtrack 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the peak of the classic RTS formula, it shares the fast-paced, base-building focus of the seed game.

Fight for control of a frontier world. Gather resources, build your base, and command your forces in battle. Survive long enough to unleash your ultimate weapon - THE EPIC.

Why similar: RTS 51.7%, Strategy 26.3%, Base Building 8.4%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Also from Petroglyph, this title offers a more polished, sci-fi take on traditional base-building and real-time combat.

Army Men RTS brings you back to the days of staging battles with tiny plastic soldiers in your backyard...except these green soldiers carry out your every command!

Why similar: RTS 53.3%, Strategy 29%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Base Building 5.3%, Action 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, accessible RTS that shares the lighthearted, arcade-style approach to war and base management.

With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.

Why similar: RTS 45.3%, Strategy 25.2%, Simulation 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Co-op 5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly tactical, physics-based RTS that emphasizes large-scale battles and fluid movement.

Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.

Why similar: RTS 47.3%, Strategy 38.6%, Indie 8.8%, Multiplayer 5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful and highly accessible RTS that simplifies base management into a fun, circular map-based conquest system.

Act of Aggression – Reboot Edition brings the techno-thriller RTS game Act of Aggression to a higher level. The Reboot Edition offers a full gameplay overhaul in skirmish mode against the AI and in your multiplayer battles.

Why similar: RTS 49.9%, Strategy 24.4%, Base Building 10.7%, Multiplayer 7.3%, War 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional RTS that emphasizes base-building and resource management in a modern military setting.

Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!

Why similar: RTS 45.9%, Strategy 28.6%, Base Building 9%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Co-op 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A more accessible entry in the massive-scale RTS genre, focusing on large armies and strategic base positioning.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.

Why similar: RTS 43.6%, Strategy 22.7%, Base Building 12.1%, Multiplayer 6.1%, War 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Designed for accessibility, this game provides a polished, console-friendly RTS experience with strong base-building elements.

Real time strategy game featuring over 130 different types of units and technologies, 21 campaign missions with characters and an intriguing story, unlimited random map skirmishes with many customizable settings, network multiplayer to challenge your friends, and so much more in this RTS!

Why similar: RTS 45.1%, Strategy 43.6%, Indie 9.1%, Action 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RTS that focuses on rapid unit production and base expansion, mirroring the core loop of the seed game.

Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.

Why similar: RTS 41%, Strategy 31.3%, Base Building 11.1%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Co-op 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential classic RTS that defines the base-building and resource-gathering mechanics found in 8-Bit Armies.

Go back to the awesome glory days of Real-Time Strategy games. Crush Your Enemies has everything you love of the genre: Planning, choosing different types of units, managing resources, taking enemy territory and outwitting your opponent with the ingenious formations of your men.

Why similar: RTS 48.1%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Action 2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style RTS that strips away the fluff to focus entirely on quick, tactical skirmishes.

Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

Why similar: RTS 44.3%, Strategy 29.2%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Simulation 5.6%, War 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that blends deep base-building with fast-paced combat across different historical eras.

Unleash your creativity and strategic prowess in Forts, the exhilarating physics-based RTS! Design, construct, and customize imposing fortresses, bristling with devastating firepower, and blast your opponent’s buildings to rubble!

Why similar: Strategy 32.5%, Base Building 28.1%, Multiplayer 19%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the base-building and destruction aspects of RTS, providing a unique physics-based combat experience.

War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.

Why similar: RTS 37.8%, Strategy 24.1%, Base Building 16.3%, Multiplayer 9.9%, War 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, free-to-play RTS that emphasizes rapid base development and large-scale warfare.

Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?

Why similar: RTS 36.1%, Base Building 24.7%, Strategy 17.3%, Simulation 11.2%, War 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A base-building RTS that focuses on defending against massive waves of enemies, emphasizing resource management and fortification.

Executive Assault is an indie real-time strategy/first-person shooter where you can not only build your base and create armies, but also take control of your units and fight as one of them.

Why similar: RTS 45.2%, Strategy 25.2%, Base Building 9.3%, War 5.9%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid that allows you to manage your base as an RTS while jumping into a unit to play as an FPS.

A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game for PC from Blackbird Interactive.

Why similar: RTS 55.2%, Strategy 31.2%, Multiplayer 8%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Action 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that focuses on ground-based combat and base-carrier management with a strong narrative campaign.

A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

Why similar: RTS 45.4%, Strategy 20.1%, Base Building 12.6%, War 8.7%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional base-building with tactical, cover-based combat in a unique diesel-punk setting.

Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.

Why similar: Strategy 35.5%, RTS 35.4%, Simulation 17.8%, Indie 8%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, simulation-heavy RTS that focuses on building structures to combat fluid-like enemy swarms.

Lead the Mobile Infantry in this RTS game set in the Starship Troopers film universe. Balance your army composition with a diverse set of unit types, overcome line-of-sight and line-of-fire challenges through tactical positioning, and use special abilities to smash the Arachnid hordes!

Why similar: RTS 54%, Strategy 33.5%, War 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 1.9%, Simulation 1.1%

In Mushroom Wars 2, enemy tribes of feisty mushroom creatures face off in short but fierce RTS battles. Step into the shoes of a fearless Mushroom Commander, choose a hero to lead your army, and take control of the battlefield in a variety of multiplayer modes or challenging story campaign.

Why similar: RTS 46.7%, Strategy 34.6%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Indie 4.8%, Action 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A simplified, fast-paced RTS that focuses on capturing points and managing unit flow rather than complex base construction.

Lead the great armies of the Star Wars™ Episode II: Attack of the Clones saga in intense real-time strategy clashes. Enter the fray as the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Wookies, Trade Federation, Gungans or Royal Naboo to determine the course of the Galactic Civil War.

Why similar: RTS 51.2%, Strategy 30.8%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Base Building 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 1.4%

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: RTS 35.8%, Strategy 31.9%, Multiplayer 9.5%, War 8.7%, Simulation 7.3%

An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.

Why similar: RTS 46.3%, Strategy 27.8%, Multiplayer 8.4%, War 7.4%, Co-op 5.4%

Warpips is the ultimate quick to learn but amazingly deep tug-of-war strategy game. Deploy the right composition of soldiers, tanks, helicopters and planes in this tight, streamlined strategy-focused war game. Compose the best army, research the right tech; overwhelm your enemy!

Why similar: RTS 43.6%, Strategy 21.9%, War 11.8%, Base Building 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Castle Story is a creative voxel-based strategy game in which you can build castles one brick at a time using an army of little creatures called Bricktrons. Design and build your own castles, expand your territory in a vast landscape and defend your Bricktrons against onslaughts of hostile creatures.

Why similar: Strategy 36.3%, RTS 21.8%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Voxel 11.9% ★, Co-op 7.5%

Armor Clash 3 is an old-school modern warfare RTS game with base building and navies. There are 3 factions with unique units, buildings and technology systems. There are both skirmish and challenge modes. The battle is fast-paced, with realistic graphics and physical effects, and the performance is also optimized.

Why similar: Strategy 37%, RTS 32.4%, Simulation 21%, Indie 8.8%, Action 0.8%

"You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost. AI death squads stand watch over every planet and every wormhole, the few remaining human settlements are held captive in orbiting bubbles, and the AIs have turned their...

Why similar: Strategy 49.5%, RTS 32.2%, Co-op 6.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%, Indie 3%

A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.

Why similar: RTS 40.2%, Strategy 17.5%, Base Building 14%, Simulation 9.1%, Co-op 6.9%

Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS).

Why similar: RTS 47.3%, Strategy 24.7%, Base Building 16.5%, Multiplayer 11.4%

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

Why similar: Strategy 62.5%, RTS 25.1%, Multiplayer 3.8%, War 3.4%, Base Building 1.9%

For a thousand years, three opposing forces have waged war for what they believe is true. There can be no room for compromise: their way is the only way. Dubbed The Infinite War, this devastating conflict has taken its toll on a once-peaceful galaxy and has only served to deepen the hatred between the factions.

Why similar: RTS 50.7%, Strategy 29.7%, Base Building 7.5%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Co-op 4.3%

Creeper World 3 is what happens when cellular automata takes over a strategy simulation. Instead of discrete units that attack your base, a fluid-like substance spreads over the terraformable terrain. Your base, your weapons, your strategy... you must adapt them all.

Why similar: RTS 39.8%, Strategy 38.2%, Simulation 7.5%, Base Building 7.3%, Indie 5.6%

Soldier to the assault! Deploy your troops and destroy the enemy army!

Why similar: Strategy 38%, Simulation 25.8%, Voxel 18.8% ★, Indie 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Armor Clash is an RTS game of modern warfare, containing classic features like base building, unit training etc. Players can pick modern armors such as M1A2, T-14 to form identical legions. With realistic effects and fast paced battle, players will enjoy commanding their armored forces to break down the enemy.

Why similar: RTS 44.2%, Strategy 25.9%, Simulation 14.5%, War 9%, Indie 6.5%

Real-time strategy battles in amazing sci-fi worlds! Command brave soldiers, mighty mechas and powerful aliens to face the greatest challenges in hostile alien worlds. The galaxy needs you!

Why similar: RTS 59.5%, Strategy 27.5%, War 6.2%, Indie 4.7%, Action 1.4%

AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!

Why similar: RTS 45.7%, Strategy 28.4%, Multiplayer 15%, Co-op 6.5%, Indie 3.1%

Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.

Why similar: RTS 43.6%, Strategy 33.4%, War 6.6%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%

Armor Clash II is an old-school RTS game, with classic features like base building, modern armors and navies etc. 2 factions and sub-factions for each one, from high tech stealth destroyers to hardcore battleships. In Skirmishes players build base from the start, while in the Random Generated Mission, fast paced combats start immediately.

Why similar: RTS 40.1%, Strategy 36.2%, Simulation 21.7%, Action 2%

Multiwinia is a fast-paced, retro-inspired RTS that blends arcade action with strategic depth. Command armies of Multiwinians in multiplayer battles across vibrant, nostalgic environments. With simple controls and dynamic gameplay, it offers endless fun and challenge for players of all skill levels.

Why similar: RTS 48.7%, Strategy 23.1%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 2.3%

A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.

Why similar: RTS 39.4%, Strategy 34%, Simulation 12.7%, War 6.9%, Indie 3.6%

An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.

Why similar: Strategy 25.9%, RTS 24.3%, Base Building 23.8%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Co-op 8.5%

42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.

Why similar: RTS 43.6%, Strategy 31.7%, Base Building 11%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Co-op 3.3%

Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.

Why similar: RTS 43.9%, Strategy 21.3%, Base Building 15.2%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Co-op 9.4%

A brutal godlike village sim that melds the god game, management, and tower defense genres! Fight off hoards of monsters at night, and expand your village in the day time. Inspired by games like Black and White, Rimworld, and Dwarf Fortress but not quite like any of them.

Why similar: Strategy 35.1%, Base Building 21.3%, Simulation 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Indie 5.8%

Wage war across entire solar systems with massive armies at your command. Annihilate enemy forces with world-shattering TITAN-class units, and demolish planets with massive super weapons!

Why similar: RTS 40.9%, Strategy 18.3%, Base Building 10.4%, War 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.7%

CIRCLE EMPIRES returns! Expand your empire, circle by circle, in this fast-paced follow-up to the hit RTS. Gather resources, build armies, and defeat bosses (or your friends) in a world that changes with every game. With unique units and biomes, it's an addictive battle of wits and tactics.

Why similar: RTS 49.7%, Strategy 22.4%, Base Building 15.6%, Co-op 11.1%, Action 1.2%

Lead your hive to victory in 'Buggos', an RTS Auto Battler! Customize your swarm with 120+ evolutions and conquer humanity. Strategy meets bug chaos!

Why similar: RTS 35.3%, Strategy 23.8%, Base Building 15.8%, Simulation 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!

Why similar: RTS 36.9%, Strategy 25%, Base Building 11%, War 9.8%, Multiplayer 8.9%

Little Kingdom RTS is an indie real-time strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Gather resources, build settlements, raise walls, and grow your small kingdom. Command an army of knights, archers, and mages to fight off rival kingdoms, orcs, and undead.

Why similar: RTS 37.3%, Strategy 18.8%, Base Building 13.8%, Simulation 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Pixel strategy that combines real-time and turn-based gameplay. 17 factions from vampire queens to mechanical golems.

Why similar: Strategy 64.9%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Indie 17%